Marketing and Events Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Whitehead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading heritage organization in Whitehead seeks a Marketing and Events Assistant to support marketing initiatives and public events at the Railway Museum. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals aspiring to develop practical skills in marketing and visitor engagement, offering hands-on experience in a vibrant environment. Responsibilities include creating content, supporting events, and ensuring a quality visitor experience. Applicants should have good communication skills and a desire to learn.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills needed.
• Ability to collaborate with staff and volunteers effectively.
• Must have basic digital skills for updating social media.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating engaging content for social media and promotional materials.
• Help plan and deliver public events at the museum.
• Engage positively with museum visitors to enhance their experience.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team player

Organised

Basic digital skills

Creative

Customer-focused

Interest in heritage and tourism

Tools

Canva

Adobe

Photoshop

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: RAILWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF IRELANDThe Marketing and Events Assistant will play a key role in supporting the delivery of marketing initiatives and public events at Whitehead Railway Museum, part of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals looking to develop practical skills in marketing, events management and visitor engagement within a heritage and tourism context.The role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional, visitor-focused environment while contributing to the promotion and delivery of engaging programmes that attract and inspire local communities, tourists, and railway enthusiasts. The successful candidate will work closely with staff and volunteers to help plan, promote and execute public events, activity days and special projects, while also assisting in creating content for social media, websites and printed promotional materials.This position is designed not only to provide practical occupational skills training in marketing and events but also to support the development of broader employability skills, including teamwork, communication, organisation, problem-solving, and time management. The role does involve some weekend working to support scheduled events, providing the opportunity to gain experience in live event delivery and customer-facing engagement.In addition to day-to-day responsibilities, the Marketing and Events Assistant will receive structured guidance, mentoring, and professional development, including CV and interview support, masterclasses with marketing professionals and access to workshops and networking opportunities. This role is ideal for someone motivated to learn, eager to contribute creatively to a vibrant heritage attraction, and looking to build a strong foundation for a future career in marketing, events or tourism.This role is based at Whitehead Railway Musuem but may involve occasional travel to our premises in Dublin.

Responsibilities

• Marketing and Communications - Assist in creating engaging content for social media, website updates and promotional materials.
• Marketing and Communications - Support marketing campaigns to promote events, programmes and the museum to diverse audiences.
• Marketing and Communications - Monitor and report on marketing activity and audience engagement metrics.
• Events Support - Help plan, promote and deliver public events and activity days.
• Events Support - Work closely with staff and volunteers to ensure smooth event operations.
• Events Support - Assist with on-the-day visitor engagement and support activities.
• Audience and Visitor Engagement - Gather stories and information from staff, volunteers, and visitors for marketing purposes.
• Audience and Visitor Engagement - Interact positively with museum visitors to enhance their experience.
• Audience and Visitor Engagement - Respond to visitor enquiries and provide accurate information about events and activities.
• Visitor Engagement and Customer Service - Greet visitors on arrival, provide information about museum exhibits, events, and activities, and ensure a high standard of visitor experience.
• Visitor Engagement and Customer Service - Assist with visitor feedback collection and contribute ideas for improving visitor engagement.
• Visitor Engagement and Customer Service - Assist with routine maintenance, tidying, and monitoring of display areas to ensure they are visitor-ready.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate with staff and volunteers.
• Organised and able to manage tasks and meet deadlines.
• Basic digital skills, including social media and website content updates.
• Creative and able to contribute ideas for marketing and events.
• Friendly, professional and customer-focused.
• Flexible to work occasional weekends and event days.
• Interest in heritage, tourism and visitor engagement.
• Previous experience in marketing, events or visitor engagement.
• Familiarity with content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe, Photoshop)
• Knowledge of social media analytics and online engagement strategies.
• Photography or basic video editing skills for promotional content.

Further Information

The Employer is: RAILWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF IRELANDJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID 1758089 Job Sector Marketing,Secretarial and Administration Area Co Antrim Location Whitehead Railway Museum Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 04/02/2026 Closing date 17/03/2026 Worktime Monday to Saturday, hours between 9.00am - 5.00pm.

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 13 Feb 2026